Woodrow Wilson High School

400 Stanaford Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,330 students in grades 9-12, Woodrow Wilson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodrow Wilson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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School Overview

Woodrow Wilson High School's student population of 1,330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,330 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Woodrow Wilson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson High School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#328 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Woodrow Wilson High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Woodrow Wilson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodrow Wilson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Woodrow Wilson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Woodrow Wilson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Woodrow Wilson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Woodrow Wilson High School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Woodrow Wilson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Woodrow Wilson High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodrow Wilson High School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
84%
91%
This chart displays graduation rate of Woodrow Wilson High School and public school graduation rate of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Woodrow Wilson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Woodrow Wilson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodrow Wilson High School's ranking?
Woodrow Wilson High School is ranked #328 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Woodrow Wilson High School often compared to?
Woodrow Wilson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shady Spring High School, Independence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodrow Wilson High School?
The graduation rate of Woodrow Wilson High School is 84%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson High School?
1,330 students attend Woodrow Wilson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Woodrow Wilson High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson High School?
Woodrow Wilson High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson High School offer ?
Woodrow Wilson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodrow Wilson High School part of?
Woodrow Wilson High School is part of Raleigh County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   3/3/2020
My experience in this school was very positive. The teachers motivated the students in the tasks and helped if they had difficulties. The teachers are very involved Patricia Zardoya.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Patricia Zardoya
5   3/1/2010
Woodrow Wilson High School is a great academic school. It has many advanced placement class, and the teachers are always available if you need one on one help.With Woodrow's strict policies, and safe atmosphere, you are taught the basic principles to talk and act like an adult.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - laura

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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